FUEL STARVATION CAUSED YORKSHIRE CRASH

Blackley Jewish Cemetery, Manchester. Sgt W.Op/Obs David Joshua Levy RAFVR died with his pilot Sgt Ronald Leach RCAF when their Beaufighter crashed in attempted forced-landing near Leven village rectory, East Yorkshire. Investigators believed the crew had made an error by selecting the wrong fuel tanks causing engines to become starved of fuel. The accident occured shortly after take from RAF Catfoss. Details of the crash and photographs of the two crew members can be found HERE